"The jewel of Doon Valley," Dehradun is a mountain retreat in Uttaranchal, India. The capital of Uttaranchal, Dehradun lies on the Himalayan foothills and enchants with its many attractions. Dehradun is an academic and research center. Indian Military Academy, Survey of India, Indian Institute of Petroleum and various prestigious boarding schools are situated here.

Dehradun owes its name to a legend according to which, Guru Dronacharaya, the son of River Ganges set up his ashram here and thus the name Dron ashram or Dehradun. Dehradun was carved out of the ancient Kedar Khand region and has a history smeared with legends of Katyuri dynastic rule. In the later years Mughals and British played an important role in the political history of Dehradun.

Places of interest in Dehradun are the Tapkeshwar temple, Tapovan, Forest Research Institute, Shakya Center, Malsi Deer Park, Rajaji National Park, Lakshman Siddh and the Robber's Cave. Bathe in the Sulphur springs of Sahastradhara; tour the Chandrabhani shrine and explore Sai Durbar and Lacchiwala on a tour of Dehradun in Uttaranchal, India.

Among the other attractions in Dehradun, Dakpathhar, Asan Barrage Water sports Resort and the Santala Devi Temple are also worth touring.

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